# Sam Stubbs

Samuel Alan Stubbs (born 20 November 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for EFL League Two side Cheltenham Town, on loan from EFL League Two club Bradford City.

## Club career
### Wigan Athletic

Stubbs joined Wigan Athletic in 2013, after progressing through the Everton youth ranks. On 8 August 2017, Stubbs made his Wigan debut during their EFL Cup tie against Blackpool, which resulted in a 2–1 victory for the Latics.

### Crewe Alexandra

On 29 August 2017, Stubbs joined Crewe Alexandra on a six-month loan deal, and made his League debut at Exeter City on 16 September 2017. At the end of his loan spell in January 2018, Stubbs returned to Wigan, before joining AFC Fylde for a month-long loan.

### Middlesbrough

He was released by Wigan at the end of the 2017–18 season, and subsequently joined Middlesbrough on 1 July 2018. On 31 January 2019, Stubbs joined League Two strugglers Notts County on loan until the end of the season.
In August 2019, he signed on loan for Scottish club Hamilton Academical. Middlesbrough ended the loan in January 2020, with the intention of sending Stubbs to Dutch club ADO Den Haag.

### Fleetwood Town

On 9 September 2020, Stubbs joined League One side Fleetwood Town on a two-year deal. He scored his first goal for Fleetwood in a 4–1 win against Hull City on 9 October 2020.

### Exeter City

On 21 January 2021, Stubbs signed for League Two side Exeter City. He scored his first goals for City on 26 March 2022, a brace in a 2–1 win over Stevenage FC. Stubbs won promotion with Exeter City to EFL League One in the 2021–22 season.

### Bradford City

In January 2023, he signed for Bradford City. Stubbs' first goal for the Bantams came on 15 April 2023, the opener in a 3–0 away victory against Rochdale AFC.
At the end of the 2023–24 season, he triggered a contract extension.
In August 2024, Stubbs joined fellow League Two side Cheltenham Town on a season-long loan.

## Personal life

Stubbs is the son of former Bolton Wanderers, Celtic and Everton defender Alan Stubbs.

## Career statistics

    As of match played 15 March 2025
| Club | Season | Division | League | League | FA Cup | FA Cup | EFL Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Wigan Athletic | 2015–16 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wigan Athletic | 2016–17 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wigan Athletic | 2017–18 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Wigan Athletic | Total | Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Crewe Alexandra (loan) | 2017–18 | League Two | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| AFC Fylde (loan) | 2017–18 | National League | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Middlesbrough | 2018–19 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Middlesbrough | 2019–20 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Middlesbrough | Total | Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Notts County (loan) | 2018–19 | League Two | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Hamilton Academical (loan) | 2019–20 | Scottish Premiership | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| ADO Den Haag (loan) | 2019–20 | Eredivisie | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Fleetwood Town | 2020–21 | League One | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Exeter City | 2020–21 | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exeter City | 2021–22 | League Two | 22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 2 |
| Exeter City | 2022–23 | League One | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Exeter City | Total | Total | 24 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 29 | 2 |
| Bradford City | 2022–23 | League Two | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Bradford City | 2023–24 | League Two | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 34 | 1 |
| Bradford City | 2024–25 | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradford City | Total | Total | 45 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 55 | 2 |
| Cheltenham Town (loan) | 2024–25 | League Two | 32 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 37 | 1 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 162 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 194 | 6 |
* 1 2 3 4 5 Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
* ↑ Appearances for Middlesbrough under-23s in EFL Trophy
* ↑ Appearances in League Two play-offs

## Honours

Exeter City
* EFL League Two runner-up: 2021–22